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October 5, 2022

The Long-Term Value of Involving Project Stakeholders

Almost universally, funders want to see that your project has stakeholder support. To have a truly competitive project proposal, it is imperative that you identify and involve project stakeholders. Additionally,

September 19, 2022

Stakeholder Power vs Interest: A Helpful Grid

For any project, it is important to generate a wide base of support from stakeholders. Identifying what types of stakeholders are affected by your project is key to a successful

September 7, 2022

Authorization vs. Appropriations: What You Need To Know

When it comes to federal funds for water infrastructure grants, the difference between authorization and appropriation is essential. Sometimes the definition of one is confused for the other. Here’s what

August 30, 2022

Grant Pursuit Strategy: The Data Behind Funding Opportunities

In June of 2021, CEO and founder Tia Cavender and database and IT Manager Fernando Gonzalez spoke with Municipal Water Magazine regarding Dig Deep’s work to help municipalities follow the

July 15, 2022

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden visits the Big Creek Dam Project site in Newport, Oregon

This month, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden visited Newport, Oregon’s Big Creek dams. The Senator’s visit is imperative as Big Creek dams are the sole water source for Newport. And it

July 5, 2022

How to Determine Your Project’s Competitiveness for a Funding Opportunity

Once you’ve figured out that you meet the funder’s requirements for their grant application, thenext step is to determine if your project will be competitive enough to justify the time

June 29, 2022

How to Incorporate Fundable Elements Into Your Project

What makes a project stand out in a sea of grant applications? The incorporation of fundableelements. The more of these features your project has, the better its chances of securingfunding.

March 2, 2022

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): The Largest-Ever Investment in the Nation’s Water Infrastructure

There’s a lot to parse about the dollars that are going to flow to communities nationwide from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Some funds will be made available

February 14, 2022

Don’t Miss Out on Opportunities of Over $1B in Water Funding

The Department of the Interior recently announced new funding opportunities to help Western communities create or expand clean, new water sources, including $1 billion over five years for water desalinization,

December 10, 2021

A Clear Grant Strategy Helps Secure More Funding

When Tim Gross became Director of Public Works and City Engineer for Newport, Oregon, it didn’t take long to realize that the city’s capital improvement plan far outpaced the size of the

We're more organized on grants than we've ever been before.

Chris Cross City Administrator, Fort Lupton, Colorado

You guys were a pleasure to work with and very professional. Managing the prospects is as important as managing the grants. I'm busy enough. It's good to know we are on the right track.

Liane Welch, City Manager, Bay City, Oregon

It was a pleasure working with the Dig Deep team. They were very thorough in their research. They kept me informed during the process. I would work them again without hesitation.

Jan Nelson, District Manager, Cortez Sanitation District, Colorado

Tia and her team’s biggest assets are their intimate knowledge of the grant world and their winning ability to network with funding agencies so the agencies are not only aware of, but become advocates for, the city’s needs.

Timothy Gross, P.E. Civil West Engineering

Rarely do we see skill sets that can make such a difference.

Tim Ahrens, Tuscon, Transportaion Market Manager, HDR Engineering, Inc.

We included Dig Deep specifically because we know how important finding funding sources will be for the city.

Nona Deideker, Sr. Project Manager/FERM Group Lead, HDR Engineering, Inc., Pasco Office

Tia is knowledgeable and skillful and immerses herself in her work because she is passionate about making a difference and she truly believes in what she does.

Shelly Westbrook, Foundation Director, Spectrum Health Foundation United & Kelsey Hospitals

I have been aware of Dig Deep’s commitment to addressing barriers to capital grant-seeking in the engineering world since the company started in 2010. I continue to be impressed with its industry-specific products that make infrastructure grants more accessible and attainable for communities throughout the U.S.

Rachel Hood, State Representative of Michigan’s 76th District

This firm is the only one able to provide this unique set of services that provide value add +++ to building and infrastructure clients.

Michaella Wittmann, Director of Sustainability, HDR Inc

Their ability to help clients secure millions in funding has resulted in rapid growth and has positioned the company as a leader in the space.

Kip Tinstman, Finance & Operations, Norris Design

What separates Dig Deep from the crowd is their ability to strategize around highly complex and technical infrastructure and community planning projects.

Rachel Hood, Executive Director, West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC)

Rarely do we see small businesses like Dig Deep have such an incredible impact on a community's ability to raise capital funding.

Mayor Dean Sawyer, City of Newport, Oregon

Tia’s professional tenacity and personal touch is rare, as is her insight into the dynamic grant world.

Jay Kamys, Growth Management Department-Environmental Division, St. Johns County (FL) Board of County Commissioners

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Resources

The Long-Term Value of Involving Project Stakeholders

Stakeholder Power vs Interest: A Helpful Grid

Authorization vs. Appropriations: What You Need To Know

Grant Pursuit Strategy: The Data Behind Funding Opportunities

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden visits the Big Creek Dam Project site in Newport, Oregon

How to Determine Your Project’s Competitiveness for a Funding Opportunity

How to Incorporate Fundable Elements Into Your Project

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): The Largest-Ever Investment in the Nation’s Water Infrastructure

Don’t Miss Out on Opportunities of Over $1B in Water Funding

A Clear Grant Strategy Helps Secure More Funding

We're more organized on grants than we've ever been before.

You guys were a pleasure to work with and very professional. Managing the prospects is as important as managing the grants. I'm busy enough. It's good to know we are on the right track.

It was a pleasure working with the Dig Deep team. They were very thorough in their research. They kept me informed during the process. I would work them again without hesitation.

Tia and her team’s biggest assets are their intimate knowledge of the grant world and their winning ability to network with funding agencies so the agencies are not only aware of, but become advocates for, the city’s needs.

Rarely do we see skill sets that can make such a difference.

We included Dig Deep specifically because we know how important finding funding sources will be for the city.

Tia is knowledgeable and skillful and immerses herself in her work because she is passionate about making a difference and she truly believes in what she does.

Dig Deep has plenty to offer in the way of services that provide real impact.

Dig Deep is the most knowledgeable group of people I have met regarding funding options.

I added a few new tools to my grant pursuit toolbox from the workshop that I know will be helpful.

Knowing that you have folks keeping an eye open for these kinds of grant opportunities is a real bonus.

Dig Deep helped secure funding for several projects that enabled us to move forward with critical projects.

Tia is an extremely bright & motivated individual, and has superior writing skills in a variety of domains.

Tia's advanced knowledge about the grants industry helped me hone my skills in developing proposals and reports.

This firm is the only one able to provide this unique set of services that provide value add +++ to building and infrastructure clients.

Their ability to help clients secure millions in funding has resulted in rapid growth and has positioned the company as a leader in the space.

What separates Dig Deep from the crowd is their ability to strategize around highly complex and technical infrastructure and community planning projects.

Rarely do we see small businesses like Dig Deep have such an incredible impact on a community's ability to raise capital funding.

Tia’s professional tenacity and personal touch is rare, as is her insight into the dynamic grant world.

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